倚闾而望 — “To lean against the gate”
倚闾而望 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lean against the gate”. Eagerly looking out for someone, especially a parent waiting anxiously for their child's return. Literally, “Lean against the gate and gaze”.
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Origin and Story of 倚闾而望
During the Warring States period, Wang Sunjia, a court official serving King Min of Qi, would find his mother leaning against the gate waiting for him every time he returned home from court. If he was late, she would even go to the alley entrance to await his arrival.
In 284 BC, King Zhao of Yan dispatched General Yue Yi to conquer the State of Qi. King Min of Qi abandoned his capital and fled in haste. Unable to locate the king, Wang Sunjia returned home. His mother, however, urged him to immediately go and find the king.
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Open the tool →Questions about 倚闾而望
What does 倚闾而望 mean?
倚闾而望 (yǐ lǘ ér wàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lean against the gate”.
How do you pronounce 倚闾而望?
倚闾而望 is pronounced yǐ lǘ ér wàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 倚闾而望 literally mean?
Literally, 倚闾而望 means “Lean against the gate and gaze”. It is used to mean “to lean against the gate”.
Where does 倚闾而望 come from?
倚闾而望 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 倚闾而望?
闾：古代里巷的门。形容父母盼望子女归来的迫切心情